Simple Recipes to Use Up Leftover Plums

Plums are one of England’s most popular fruits, often served fresh or in jams, pies or crumbles. They are good served with olives, vegan cheese, spicy or chocolate dishes.

Easy Stewed Plums (Veggie Desserts) are poached in orange juice syrup and brown sugar, infused with cinnamon.  Serve with vegan ice-cream or custard.

Plums are choking hazards for babies and swallowing difficulties. Avoid for kidney disorders (due to oxalic acid).

Keep recipes away from pets, due to fruit pips/seeds and fresh dough. Read more on food safety for people and pets.

How to Buy, Store & Prepare Plums

• Buy plums in season from August to October (not all are purple).
• To remove the skin, drop plums in boiling water for 15 seconds, then into cold water.
• You can eat plums raw, or poach/stew stem. or roast in the oven.
• Keep plums at room temperature (no more than a few days). Or store them in the fridge (as long as there is air circulating).
• Dried plums (prunes) are good for icky digestive systems.